This rare Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Golden Ticket is one of the only 1,250 examples that FoMoCo rolled out. The muscle car comes equipped with a ton of goodies and is powered by the almighty Predator V8.
American muscle at its best, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Golden Ticket looks every inch a race car for the road. The model is set in motion by Ford's 5.2-liter Predator supercharged V8, which pumps out 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque.
A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission puts the power down through the rear wheels. The car hits 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill in 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph (299 kph). Brembo four-wheel power disc brakes with two-piece ventilated rotors provide the stopping power.
The man who drove it all summer, Greg of Vanguard Motors, says it is an absolute blast to drive and he is telling no lies. The Mustang Golden Ticket sports the Carbon Fiber Track Pack. It is painted in Shadow Black, which enhances that intimidating stance of the already ferocious 'Stang.
It rides on 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and sports an exposed carbon fiber GT4 track wing. The package also brings a rear seat delete to save weight, making it track-ready.
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The quad exhaust churns out all the drama of the supercharged Predator V8. But the car comes with a Quiet mode, so that you don't become the most hated person in the neighborhood when you leave for work at 7 AM.
Greg bought the Mustang when it had around 2,000 miles (3,219 kilometers) on the odometer. With a couple of trips to Pennsylvania and Indiana, he added about 16,000 (25,750 kilometers) more, so the Mustang clocked up 18,463 miles (29,713 kilometers). It may look and act like a track weapon, but this Ford Mustang GT500 Golden Ticket went grocery shopping more than once.
When Greg bought the car, he replaced the wheels with aluminum ones and put on other tires. So, the original ones only have clocked up around 2,000 miles.
The car has been garaged most of the time, so it was never exposed to elements. The 2021 Mustang Shelby GT500 is his fourth. He loves that Ford did not ditch the physical switches, but managed to set up a high-tech cabin, offering various themes for the digital instrument cluster.
Furthermore, an advanced voice-activated touchscreen navigation displayed on the 12-inch screen is also on board, in the company of Recaro seats in Ebony black leather.
The optional Tech Pack also brought the Bang & Olufsen sound system, the dual climate control, the Alcantara steering wheel, and the heated seats. The car now goes for $$99,900 and can be shipped anywhere in the world.
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